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IGEMS Version Guide

Note: Each version of IGEMS is compatible with a different version of Microsoft Windows®.

Microsoft Windows® Version

IGEMS Version
Windows® XP R6
Windows® Vista 32 bit R7
Windows® Vista 32 bit & 64 bit R8
Windows® 7 R9


Video Tutorials

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How To Install IGEMS

Length - 4:50

  • Basic Install
  • Version R6 - Windows XP
  • Version R7 - Vista 32
  • Version R8 - Vista 31 & 64 bit
  • Version R9 - Windows 7
  • Install Hardware Lock Drivers (required to run IGEMS)
  • Choosing US or Non-US Version
  • Load Password File
  • Environment Options
  • Units - Metric/Inches
  • Dimension Settings - Standard Inches
  • Configure Post Processor
  • Copying over shared file settings

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How To Install IGEMS

 		1. The CNC workflow of IGEMS

Length - 5:34   Version R7

  • Opening a file – DWG, DXF, other CAD files…
  • Creating a part
  • Sheet Prepare
  • Post Process
  • Make CNC file – G&M codes – Editable file
  • Job Report – Print out for Operator – Nozzle Diameter, Orifice Diameter, Abrasive Flow

1. The CNC workflow of IGEMS

 		2. Create Geometry in IGEMS

Length - 5:00   Version R7

  • Importing Parametric Parts – Part Library
  • Setting Parameters for a Parametric Part
  • 3D Parts Library
  • Post Process
  • CAD Drawing Tools

2. Create Geometry in IGEMS

 3. How to clean geometry in IGEMS

Length - 13:26   Version R7

  • Removing Double Lines – 3D Parts
  • Closing a gap in an incomplete line/contour
  • Contour Error Analyzer
  • Contour Clean Up
  • Curvefit Tool – Convert many Segments into a single Arch
  • Lower segment count – Shorten cut times

3. How to clean geometry in IGEMS

 4. Create Part in detail

Length - 12:24   Version R7

  • Create Part window
  • Name parts
  • Inspect part properties
  • Use Text as name
  • Nesting quantity
  • Create one part/multiple parts – Grouping parts
  • Geometry optimization – give sharp corners a radius
  • Create tool path automatically
  • Including other objects

4. "Create Part" in detail

 5. Add Toolpath in detail

Length - 28:52   Version R7

  • Auto-Toolpath
  • Outside Contour/Inside Contour
  • Lead-in/Lead-out - Profiles
  • Lead-in/Lead-out – Set Defaults
  • Piercing Settings
  • Cut Quality
  • Tool Compensation
  • Corner Lead-in
  • Alternative Lead-in/Lead-out
  • Manually set lead-in/lead-out
  • Quick Cut -Contour toolpath by selection
  • Quick Cut - Slit toolpath
  • Manual Cut

5. Add Toolpath in detail
6. Sheet Prepare in detail

Length - 14:56   Version R7

  • Set part order
  • Add/Remove parts
  • Modify rapid path
  • Stop part
  • Modify Zero Point
  • Cut Order feature
  • Avoid previous cuts to prevent crashes

6. Sheet prepare in detail

 7. Post process in detail

Length - 10:06   Version R7

  • Create CNC file
  • Job Report
  • Save ACD file

7. Post process in detail

 8. How to add multiple tabs in IGEMS

Length - 2:12   Version R7

  • Add a Tab to your part
  • Leads Tool

8. How to add multiple tabs in IGEMS

 9. Program 5-Axis bevel cutting

Length - 19:12   Version R7

  • Create part
  • Bevel Cut tool
  • Perpendicular/Fixed
  • Angle & Depth
  • Top & Bottom
  • Lead-in/Lead-out
  • Bevel Part Editor
  • 3D Preview
  • Manually program cutting stream angle
  • Specify cutting direction
  • Post Process

9. Program 5-Axis Bevel Cutting

 10. How to program low pressure piercing

Length - 6:31   Version R6

  • Circular low pressure piercing
  • Low pressure piercing settings

10. How to program low pressure piercing

 11. AutoNEST feature of IGEMS

Length - 1:35   Version R7

  • AutoNEST various parts onto multiple sheets

11. AutoNEST feature of IGEMS
12. Creating sheets in IGEMS R8

Length - 3:27   Version R8

  • Create Sheet tool
  • Sheet quantity
  • Colar Width
  • Add Standard Sizes
  • Draw custom sheets

12. Creating Sheets in IGEMS R8

 13. AutoNEST R7 vs R8

Length - 1:10   Version R7

  • Add Parts

13. Auto Nest R7 vs R8

 14. Quick Cut Feature in IGEMS R8

Length - 4:44   Version R8

  • Piercing
  • Overcut
  • Slit/Contour
  • Tool Compensation
  • Edit tool path/cut order

14. Quick Cut Feature in IGEMS R8

 15. Basic Dimensioning in IGEMS

Length - 1:49   Version R8

  • Linear Dimension
  • Radius Dimension
  • Diameter Dimension
  • Angular Dimension

15. Basic Dimensioning in IGEMS

 16. Bridge Cutting

Length - 2:08   Version R8

  • Adding tabs to multiple parts to link them together

16. Bridge Cutting

 17. Chain Cutting

Length - 2:10   Version R8

  • Cut multiple parts with one pierce

17. Chain Cutting
18. Creating a new parametric part in IGEMS R8

Length - 7:01   Version R8

  • Add part to shape library
  • Adding dimensions
  • Coding parametric parts manually

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18. Creating a New Parametric Part in IGEMS R8

 19. Programming Drilling and Tapping for X-Series controller in IGEMS R8

Length - 9:02   Version R8

  • Holes tool
  • Add Drilling
  • Add Tapping
  • Change cut order of waterjet, drill and tap
  • Drill Settings
  • Tap Settings

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19. Programming Drilling and Tapping for X-Series Controller in IGEMS R8

 20. How to program Tapping

Length - 9:24   Version R8

  • Holes tool
  • Change cut order

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20. How to Program Tapping

 21. X-Series Drilling and Tapping Post-Processor Set-Up

Length - 3:27   Version R8

  • Add selections to Holes tool menu
  • Drill Settings
  • Tap Settings

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21. X-Series Drilling and Tapping Post-Processor Set-up

 22. Basic Common Cut Lines

Length - 6:15   Version R8

  • Use common cut lines to save time, material
  • Array tool
  • Special Cut tool

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22. Basic Common Cut Lines

 23. Point Marking

Length - 5:50   Version R8

  • Point tool
  • Marking tool
  • Marking Point Delay

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23. Point Marking
24. Add Material to Database

Length - 3:42   Version R8

  • Machine and Material tool

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24. Add Material to Database

 25. Etching in IGEMS

Length - 6:03   Version R8

  • Text tool
  • Explode tool to separate characters
  • Marking attribute
  • Marking delay/Marking feed

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25. Etching in IGEMS

Downloads

IGEMS Free Trial Version

Software - Download a Free Trial Version of IGEMS

Guides

Guide - How to program a part.pdf
Guide - How to program low pressure in IGEMS.pdf
Guide - How to use NC-reader.pdf
Guide - Installation of IGEMS.pdf

Manuals

IGEMS R9 Documentation

Manual - Whatsnew-IGEMS R9.pdf
Manual - Whatsnew-IGEMS R9-German.pdf
Manual - Whatsnew-IGEMS R9-Russian.pdf
Manual - Whatsnew-IGEMS R9-Polish.pdf

IGEMS R8 Documentation

Manual - Whatsnew-IGEMS R8.pdf
Manual - Whatsnew-IGEMS R8-German.pdf
Manual - igems_r8_english_manual.pdf
Manual - igems_r8_dutch_manual.pdf
Manual - igems_r8_german_manual.pdf
Manual - igems_r8_russian_manual.pdf
Manual - igems_r8_polish_manual.pdf
Manual - igems_r8_french_manual.pdf

IGEMS R7 Documentation

Manual - whatsnewr7.pdf
Manual - whatsnewr7_german.pdf

IGEMS R6 Documentation

Manual - whatsnewr6.pdf
Manual - igems_r6_english_manual.pdf
Manual - igems_r6_finnish_manual.pdf
Manual - igems_r6_french_manual.pdf
Manual - igems_r6_german_manual.pdf
Manual - igems_r6_italian_manual.pdf
Manual - igems_r6_polish_manual.pdf
Manual - igems_r6_russian_manual.pdf

IGEMS R5 Documentation

Manual - gems_r5_english_manual.pdf
Manual - gems_r5_german_manual.pdf
Manual - gems_r5_russian_manual.pdf